Lest we remember
What‚Äôs in the history books depends on who writes them. In war, the experiences of women, Indigenous Australians and carers of the wounded on the homefront are relegated to the margins. Liz Byrski and¬†Clare Wright remember what we‚Äôve chosen to forget. Hosted by Christina Twomey. Ticket purchase includes a $3 donation to the […]
Australia: War & Reconstruction
While Gallipoli dominates the national conversation about nation-making, esteemed historian Stuart Macintyre argues that actually, the 1940s were more pivotal to our identity. He‚Äôll talk about how post-war reconstruction shaped Australia against a background of wartime sacrifice and austerity. Hosted by Christina Twomey. Ticket purchase includes a $3 donation to the Shrine of […]
Ararat Regional Lecture: Don’t Forget Me Cobber
Join Lambis as he discusses the search for the missing men of the Battle of Fromelles. A team‚Äôs tireless search and advocacy over many years led to the discovery of a mass burial site for 250 soldiers lost since First World War. This search has led to the creation of the first new Commonwealth War […]
A Hot Cold War: Korea 1950 -1953
This conference explores the context and mainly the Australian ground and air operations in Korea in the period 1950-1953. Introduced by Patron of the Korean Veterans Association of Australia, Major-General Jim Hughes, AO, DSO, MC followed by award winning keynote speaker Cameron Forbes, author of Australia in the Playground of Giants, the one day […]
Meeting of the Military History Group
John Howell will be presenting a most interesting talk. Alan Bennett will be making a special appearance and we will have the opportunity to thank him for his time of being both the originator and conveyor of this group. Also, there will be discussion around the continuation of the Military History Group.
Digger statues: the Italian connection
There are sculptures of ‚Äòdiggers‚Äô on the war memorials in many Australian towns and suburbs. The nearest is in Parkside, on the verge of Sydney Road. Although they are hardly ever noticed, they have been icons of Australian culture since the Boer War. But few know that many of them were actually designed and carved […]
War and Emotions Symposium
The highly-acclaimed exhibition World War I: Love & Sorrow at Melbourne Museum follows eight personal¬†stories through the chronology of war and into the long post-war years, revealing the tragic consequences of 1914-18. The War and Emotions symposium extends the themes and concepts of the exhibition, exploring new perspectives and understandings of the emotional and physical […]
RSL Workshop – Reach your Audience: Visitor Experience and Funding Strategies
This workshop is for RSL staff and volunteers who work with military memorabilia collections. Broaden the reach of your visitor experience through education strategies, outreach programs and targeted displays, as well as learning skills to apply for external funding.
Jacka Vc Legend Of Gallipoli
A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]
Annual “Geoffrey Evans” Navy League trophy yacht race
Navy Week "Geoffrey Evans" Trophy Race The Navy League of Australia -VIC-TAS Division will, with the support of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, be holding its annual Navy Week "Geoffrey Evans" trophy race on Saturday 24 October at 1400. The race is open to yachties in Port Phillip. The RYCV "Geoffrey Evans" yacht race […]
Commemorating The Great War in a Community Museum
This lecture will present a community-engagement project which was focused on the development of the museological skills of volunteers running the LifeCare retirement village's War Museum. University of Melbourne conservation students have worked with residents and volunteers for the past 5 years to help them establish good museum practices. The students' appreciation of their positive […]
From Catalogue to Cabinet: Collection Management and Exhibition Skills for Community Collections
Learn the basics of digitisation and catalogue management with expert training from the Victorian Collections Managers, followed by an afternoon of theory and skills training for exhibitions and displays. Kitty Owens, Museums Australia (Victoria)'s Roving Curator, will teach you how to create an appealing display, write engaging text, and produce quality labels.